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Thonet Furniture

Austrian, German

For more than 180 years, Thonet — or Gebrüder Thonet — has produced elegant and durable tables and cabinets as well as chairs, stools and other seating that wholly blur the lines between art and design. Widely known as a trailblazer in the use of bentwood in furniture, the European manufacturer has reimagined the places in which we gather.

Noted for his skill in parquetry, German-Austrian company founder Michael Thonet received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. The Boppard-born Thonet had honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio. 

Thonet’s work for the chancellor raised his profile, and the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products of the day. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He ​​incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers, with his sons in 1853

Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. The works of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames that put this technological advancement to use would not be as extensive or celebrated were it not for the efforts of the pioneering Thonet.

Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Now known as the 214, it won the German Sustainability Award Design for 2021, a recognition of the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible production.

Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture.

The bentwood process opened doors — there were investments in machinery and new industrial processes, and the business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.)

Thonet’s chair designs also appeared in artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, John Sloan and Henri Matisse in his Interior with a Violin Case. The noteworthy Thonet rocking chair remains a marvel of construction — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. It was captured in the paintings of Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and James Tissot

Thonet is currently split into global divisions. Thonet Industries U.S.A. was acquired in 1987 by Shelby Williams and joined the CF Group in 1999, while the Thonet brand in Germany is owned by Thonet GmbH.

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Creator: Thonet
1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of beech wood - Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 39 cm.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Nesting tables - No. 10 - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Thonet by Michael Thonet - Nesting Tables No. 10 - Beech Austria, Jugendstil - 1900-1910 Designed by the legendary Michael Thonet, these Nesting Tables No. 10 embody the innovation ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet Office Armchair in Oak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s
Thonet Office Armchair in Oak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s

Thonet Office Armchair in Oak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

This beautiful office chair was produced by Thonet company. Original burnt in label still slightly visible in the bottom of the chair (see pictures). Made of strong oak wood and plyw...

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Norwalk, CT

This pair of iconic S 35 lounge chairs features heavy-duty black leather seats slung over tubular polished chrome frames, with black stained beechwood armres...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair
Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

Art Nouveau Thonet Chair

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau Thonet chair.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Original Thonet Piano Stool, Early 20th Century, Restaured
Original Thonet Piano Stool, Early 20th Century, Restaured

Original Thonet Piano Stool, Early 20th Century, Restaured

By Thonet

Located in Schwerin, MV

Restored piano stool from the traditional company Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna from the end of the 19th or beginning of the 20th century. The piano stool is made of solid wood and has a f...

Category

1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Braid

Bentwood Thonet Cradle No.1
Bentwood Thonet Cradle No.1

Bentwood Thonet Cradle No.1

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

This French bentwood cradle made by Thonet circa late 1900s. The cradle is in very good working order.

Category

Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Triangular Side Table
Thonet Triangular Side Table

Thonet Triangular Side Table

By Thonet

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage Mid-Century Modern triangular side table with white laminate top and black bentwood legs by Thonet.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Bentwood

Jugendstil Otto Wagner Chair Beech 1902 Postal Saving Bank Vienna Thonet
Jugendstil Otto Wagner Chair Beech 1902 Postal Saving Bank Vienna Thonet

Jugendstil Otto Wagner Chair Beech 1902 Postal Saving Bank Vienna Thonet

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil Otto Wagner One ( 1 ) Chair Side Chair Chocolate Brown Beech Österreichische Postsparkasse 1902 for Thonet 1904/1906 Vienna. An iconic chair or side chair by the famed Aus...

Category

Early 20th Century Jugendstil Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Charles W. Stendig Bentwood Rocking Chair
Charles W. Stendig Bentwood Rocking Chair

Charles W. Stendig Bentwood Rocking Chair

By Thonet, Charles Stendig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic rocking chair by Thonet for Stending Co. Beautiful bentwood lines throughout this rocking chair, completed with caning seat and back. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

Mid-20th Century Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus
Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining chairs by Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished. Each chair is different but with same seats.

Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel
4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel

4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel

By Thonet, Gustav Siegel

Located in Praha, CZ

Perfect original condition, really exceptionally well preserved. Only the upholstery is new, with woven decor inspired by Gustav Klimt paintings. The wooden bases were perfectly clea...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Textile, Bentwood

Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann
Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

Chair Thonet 811, Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 02 in Lacquered Wood an Red Leather
Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 02 in Lacquered Wood an Red Leather

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 02 in Lacquered Wood an Red Leather

By Thonet

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious in Lacquered Wood and Leather. New, current production. With the JS . THONET signature collection, she has taken the m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric, Austria 1980s
Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric, Austria 1980s

Set of Six Thonet Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric, Austria 1980s

By Thonet

Located in Hellouw, NL

Thonet's history goes back approximately two hundred years and is best known for its wood bending technique. This technique created the characteristic bentwood chairs that were wides...

Category

1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet
214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Ravenna, IT

The famous coffee chair designed by Michael Thonet in 1859 is still considered the world's most successful industrial product. It marks the beginning of the history of modern furnitu...

Category

Early 2000s German American Classical Thonet Furniture

Materials

Reed, Hardwood

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs

By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs the wood has a very nice patina, the fabric needs to be redone

Category

1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Bookcase - No. 11651 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Bookcase - No. 11651 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Bookcase - No. 11651 - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

This elegant rotating bookcase, model number 11651, was designed before 1904 by the renowned furniture manufacturer Gebrüder Thonet in Vienna. The rack is crafted from high-quality b...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children
Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children

Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Small Thonet rocking chair no.10 for children.

Category

1930s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Early Pair of Bauhaus Chrome Armchairs KF-406 by Walter Knoll for Thonet, 1930s
Early Pair of Bauhaus Chrome Armchairs KF-406 by Walter Knoll for Thonet, 1930s

Early Pair of Bauhaus Chrome Armchairs KF-406 by Walter Knoll for Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Walter Knoll

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930 - extremely rare - maker: Thonet (marked) - design:L Walter Knoll - publicated (see the pictures) - original condition suitable for new upholstery - chrome with patina.

Category

1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech
Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech

Thonet - Plant Stand (2) - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair of Art Nouveau Thonet Plant Stands – Circa 1900 A striking pair of original Art Nouveau plant stands attributed to Thonet, crafted around 1900...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Torino, IT

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

Category

1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s
1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped. Sold per piece. Twenty pieces available. Produced...

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910
Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910

Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910

By Thonet, Joseph Maria Olbrich

Located in Argelato, BO

Josef Maria Olbrich, set of 4 armchairs for Thonet, Austria, 1910 Rare and extraordinary set of 4 bent beech chairs by the architect and designer Olbrich for Thonet from an important office in Trieste...

Category

1910s Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

SUPER RARE ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 THONET BENTWOOD COAT RACK STAND
SUPER RARE ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 THONET BENTWOOD COAT RACK STAND

SUPER RARE ORIGINAL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 THONET BENTWOOD COAT RACK STAND

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, antique original, circa 1880, extra large, Thonet Bentwood solid Beech wood eight prong coa...

Category

1880s European Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This Bauhaus dining table dates back to the 1930s in Germany and is designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer for Thonet. The table features a tubular chrome steel frame complemented by...

Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet
Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet

Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet

By Thonet, Josef Frank

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art deco armchairs A752F by Jozef Frank for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech
Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

RENOVATION AVAILABLE: THIS PIECE CAN BE PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED TO MEET YOUR PREFERENCES. OPTIONS INCLUDE CUSTOM FINISHES, UPHOLSTERY, AND SURFACE RESTORATION. PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric
1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric

1980s Rare Dining/Side Chair by Ton in White Cream Bouclé Fabric

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Newly upholstered. - Wooden parts with minor signs of use. - Measures: height of seat 42 cm. - Cream white color.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet
Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood dining room chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood nesting tables by Thonet
Bentwood nesting tables by Thonet

Bentwood nesting tables by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Bentwood nesting tables by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s
Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

Modernist Maple Josef Frank Fabric Eight Dining Chairs Karl Schwanzer, 1950s

By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist Mid-Century Modern vintage eight ( 8 ) dining chairs or chairs from maple wood in honey brown color tone by Karl Schwanzer for Thonet 1953 Vienna. A gorgeous set of eight (...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Maple

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet
Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Set of 4 bentwood dining room chairs by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seats.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair
Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair

Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair

By Thonet

Located in Westport, CT

Thonet bentwood vintage red and black lacquered plywood inspired by Eames DCW desk/dining chair, great form and comfort.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s
Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s

Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s

By TON a.s., Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant mid-century bar stools, model No. 73, produced by TON in the tradition of classic Thonet design. Beautifully crafted from bentwood, showcasing graceful curves, lightness, and...

Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia
1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia

1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia

By Antonín Šuman, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Designed by Antonín Šuman 1960, production by Fa Jiton and Ton Czechoslovakia. - Veneered table - folded 85 x 85cm, unfolded 85x127cm, height 76cm. - Chairs with bent beech woo...

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros
Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros

Pair of August Thonet Bentwood Chairs by Thonet Bros

By August Thonet, Thonet

Located in Madrid, ES

Bentwood chairs with new silk-blend seat upholstery. Chairs designed by August Thonet, the son of original bentwood furniture designer Michael Thonet. August took over his father's b...

Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Thonet Furniture

Materials

Silk, Bentwood

4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann
4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann

4er Set Mid Century Stühle Thonet Modell 811 Josef Hoffmann

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Bugholzstühle (Modell: 811) von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das seltene Modell wurde von Josef Hoffmann entworfen und besticht durch seine funktionale...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Beech

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet in very nice original codition with signs of use.

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Original circa 1900s Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Exquisite Craftsmanship Must See
Original circa 1900s Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Exquisite Craftsmanship Must See

Original circa 1900s Thonet Bentwood Coat Rack Exquisite Craftsmanship Must See

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique circa 1900’s Thonet Bentwood wall mounted coat rack A truly stunning piece, if you have ever seen this type of coat rack in the form of a wall mounted rack...

Category

Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989
Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989

Set of Two Bentwood Chairs, Ton 1989

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - the fabric has some signs of use - good, original condition. - seat height 47 cm.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet

By Gustav Siegel, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903
Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903

Jugendstil Vintage Beech Leather Side Chair Joseph Urban Gebrüder Thonet 1903

By Joseph Urban, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil Vintage Authentic Side Chair Slipper Chair Desk Chair Model No. 405 by Joseph Urban for Gebrüder Thonet circa 1903, Vienna. A wonderful chair or side chair from stained be...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Restored Art Deco Trolley, by Thonet, Oak, Black Glass, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Trolley, by Thonet, Oak, Black Glass, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Trolley, by Thonet, Oak, Black Glass, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant serving trolley in the Art Deco style originates from the early 20th century and was crafted in Czechoslovakia by the renowned Thonet company in Bystřice pod Hostýnem. T...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak, Lacquer, Wood

Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen
Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen

Dining Chairs No.81 by Thonet Debrecsen

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Dining chairs no.81 by Thonet Debrecsen executed in 1980s. Excellent original condition.

Category

1980s Hungarian Jugendstil Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko
Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko

Six Original Stamped Thonet Swivel Bergere Armchairs Model 5501 for Zpm Radomsko

By Thonet, ZPM Radomsko

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this super rare suite of six original, antique, fully stamped Thonet Model 5501 swivel bergère chairs made for ZPM Radomsko circa 1900 These are as menti...

Category

Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890
Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890

Bentwood Cane Salonfauteuil Easy Chair Thonet No. 1, circa 1890

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet

Located in Lucenec, SK

Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition with new cane on seat, cane ...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Ton/Thonet Beech Armchairs, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been repolished.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Original 3er Set Thonet A811/1 Stühle Josef Hoffmann 1951 gepolstert
Original 3er Set Thonet A811/1 Stühle Josef Hoffmann 1951 gepolstert

Original 3er Set Thonet A811/1 Stühle Josef Hoffmann 1951 gepolstert

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set gepolsterte Thonet Stühle aus dem Jahr 1951 zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle sind bekannt unter der Modellnummer A811/1 sind hier in der begehrten Ausf...

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany
Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany

Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany

By Gerd Lange, Thonet

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Thonet Flex Set of 3 Chairs by Gerd Lange, 1970s, Germany Measurements : Height: 78 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: 47 cm Seat height: 45 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have an...

Category

1970s Space Age Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Set of Four Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four Chairs, 1960s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Maker Ton, Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Retro style, Expo 58, Brusel - Made in Czechoslovakia - Very good, original condition.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907

Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Designed by Jan Kotera for the National association house in Prostejov. Slightly modified - reduced backrest height, as an adjustment to the salon chair). P...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Thonet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4
Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4

Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4

By Mart Stam, Thonet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Thonet Mart Stam S33 chair in made by Thonet. The Classic Bauhaus chair. Frame chrome-plated tubular steel, saddle leather black Beautiful Vintage Condit...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Thonet Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century Austrian Bar Stool in Black Wood by Thonet
20th Century Austrian Bar Stool in Black Wood by Thonet

20th Century Austrian Bar Stool in Black Wood by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Sofia, BG

Bar stool by Thonet in very elegant typical shape and in great condition. Austria, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Thonet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs or Thonet, 1960s
Set of Four Dining Chairs or Thonet, 1960s

Set of Four Dining Chairs or Thonet, 1960s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood - Presented on the exhibition Expo 58 in Brussel - Good, original condition.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech

Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet
Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet

Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Rare bentwood armchairs by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Jugendstil Antique Thonet Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1970s Modular Three Seater Sofa by TON, Czechoslovakia
1970s Modular Three Seater Sofa by TON, Czechoslovakia

1970s Modular Three Seater Sofa by TON, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly reupholstered - The beech wooden frames has been refurbished - Hight of seat 36cm.

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thonet Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Thonet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Thonet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thonet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 723 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thonet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by August Thonet, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, and Franz Schuster. Prices for Thonet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,999.
Questions About Thonet Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Thonet, first locate the maker's marking. On Thonet chairs, you'll usually find it carved into the wood frame on the underside of the seat. Markings may say “Thonet,” “Thonet Wien,” “GT,” “GBThonet” or “GBThonetWien,” depending on the age of your piece. Cross-reference the mark with information published on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your furniture was produced. Then, you can review Thonet catalogues available online to identify your piece's model number. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to perform the identification process for you. Shop a wide range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.